Libraries & Communities Officer (Media Literacy) - (Fixed-Term), (Part-Time)

Job Description

Glasgow Life is looking for a Libraries & Communities Officer (Media Literacy) to join us on a 21 hour per week, fixed term contract for a period up to 1 year, until October 2025. As Libraries & Communities Officer (Media Literacy) you will be joining our in-demand Libraries and Communities Team.

More about our Communities teams
As Libraries & Communities Officer (Media Literacy) you’ll be joining our Glasgow Life Communities team. Community venues allow people to take part in a variety of cultural and sporting activities on their doorstep. They also offer a range of learning and support services across the city. Our facilities play a vital role in local communities and provide a wide range of programmes and events. Read more on our website. https://www.glasgowlife.org.uk/communities

About Glasgow Life
Glasgow Life is the charity which inspires people to lead richer, more active lives through culture and sport. Simply put, we believe that everyone deserves a great Glasgow life. We do this by delivering innovative cultural and sporting programmes and events which improve the mental, physical, and economic well-being of Glasgow. Glasgow Life also creates unforgettable experiences for tourists, strengthening the city’s visitor economy. We stage world-class events, conferences and festivals which enhance Glasgow’s international reputation. Glasgow is the first city to be named European Capital of Sport twice sport and was also the first place in the UK to be named a UNESCO City of Music.

The role
As Libraries & Communities Officer (Media Literacy), you will be responsible for delivering a media literacy project funded by Ofcom’s 'Making Sense of Media' (MSOM) programme.

Media Literacy or the ability to critically analyse stories presented in the mass media and to determine their accuracy or credibility is an essential skill in our increasingly online world of media and communications abundance. Ofcom’s research has shown that certain demographics (e.g. those with low digital skills, those living with long term health conditions and young people) are more likely to lack essential Media Literacy skills. Working a flexible 3-day week you will work with our partners to address these skills gaps across the city.

The candidate
Reporting to the Libraries & Communities Co-ordinator (Inclusion), in year 1 your main duties will include –
• Community Engagement – engage with the public to understand their digital experience.
• Partnership Engagement – work with key stakeholders to understand priority issues in relation to Media Literacy across the city, the current demand, capacity to meet need and to identify gaps in current provision.
• Equalities – work with equality groups and groups with protected characteristics to ensure we understand their needs and concerns about online safety to enable us to shape services to meet their requirements.
• Training and Awareness – develop training materials and short courses for front line advisors and learners in a variety of settings.
• Networking and Benchmarking – Lead on networking and benchmarking activities with identified partner projects in England and Wales. Identify and share best practice in Media Literacy awareness from other public and voluntary sector providers.

To be successful in this role you should have the following skills and experience:
• Experience of delivering learning and/or employability projects, stakeholder engagement, performance and quality reporting and evaluation.
• Experience of creating and delivering new learning interventions.
• You will be flexible and adaptable with a positive and proactive attitude.
• You will be able to work well individually and contribute as part of a dynamic team.
• Excellent digital and communication skills.

 

You can read the full person specification for this role under the ‘Job Attachments’ section.

Some of our roles are currently piloting hybrid working, with teams working between the office and home. Your line manager will agree these days with you. This balance enables you to continue much-needed collaborative working.

This role is working 3 days per week from 9am until 5pm.

We believe in the transformational power of the programmes and events we provide for the people and visitors of Glasgow. If you would like to be a part of what we do, we’d love to hear from you.

Important Dates: Closing date 6th October 2024 and interviews are provisionally scheduled for week commencing 14th October 2024

For Fixed Term Roles - If offer is made to internal employee (Glasgow Life or Council Family), at the end of the temporary period, eligible employees, if agreed will have a right to return to a role at their substantive grade within the council family.

 

Benefits at Glasgow Life
• 30 days holiday allowance plus 6.5 public holidays (for full-time roles). After 5 years completed service, the entitlement will increase to 35 days from the next annual leave year
• Membership of the Local Government Pension Scheme
• Discounted Glasgow Club membership and money off in our museum shops and online store
• Option to buy extra annual leave
• Cycle-to-work scheme
• And much more!

Please note that Glasgow Life, as an ALEO to Glasgow City Council, is currently completing a Job Evaluation exercise and introducing a new pay and grading structure which may impact on current salaries quoted in job adverts, see https://www.glasgow.gov.uk/jobevaluation for more information.

Diversity matters at Glasgow Life
We're determined to reflect the extraordinary diversity of Glasgow in our workforce. Glasgow Life is on a journey to develop a workplace that reflects the communities we serve. Where everyone feels empowered to bring their full, authentic selves to work. We're a Disability Confident and Carer Positive employer and invite candidates from all backgrounds to apply. Read more about our commitment to equality and diversity on our website. https://www.glasgowlife.org.uk/the-small-print/an-inclusive-employer

Application Packs

Alternative Application Packs can be requested in other formats for example, Large Print, Braille, Audio and other languages. To request an alternative Application Pack please phone 0141 287 1054.

Packs will be posted out to you within 3 working days of receiving your telephone request.

Please note the closing date of the job advert to ensure that you give yourself plenty of time to complete your application form and return it to us.

Further Information

For further information about working for us please refer to our website https://www.glasgowlife.org.uk/work-with-us